RESIDENTIAL HVAC & THERMOSTAT REBATES

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1 4 RESIDENTIAL HVAC & THERMOSTAT REBATES

2 HOW TO APPLY READ THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS to determine if you are eligible for a rebate. REVIEW THE REBATE REQUIREMENTS to make sure your new equipment meets all the requirements necessary to receive a rebate. PURCHASE AND INSTALL the qualifying product(s) in your home. GATHER all supporting documentation. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT your rebate application online at redding.conservationrebates.com. Rebate applications must be submitted within six (6) months of the project completion date as indicated by the final contractor invoice or the final building permit. Applications for self-installed projects must be installed within six (6) months of the purchase date shown on the receipt. Rebate eligibility and amounts are subject to change at any time. RESIDENTIAL REBATES AVAILABLE FOR: 2

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO ALL RESIDENTIAL REBATES: Qualifying products must be installed and operating in an existing residence receiving electricity in the City of Redding from Redding Electric Utility (REU). Applicant must be an existing Redding Electric Utility customer. New construction projects are not eligible. The rebate issued cannot exceed the purchase price of the installed product. Unless explicitly stated, all products must be owned by the customer. Rented or leased products are not eligible for a rebate. Unless explicitly stated, rebates are offered on new products only. Used or refurbished items are not eligible for a rebate. Rebate applications must be submitted within six (6) months of the purchase date of the new product or the verifiable completion date of the home upgrade project. Funds for rebate incentives are limited. REU reserves the right to change and/or terminate incentives at its own discretion based on the availability of funds. The City of Redding reserves the right to verify the purchase and installation of home upgrades and appliances. If the City of Redding is unable conduct an inspection to verify purchase and/or installation, the rebate check may not be issued. If a rebate has been paid and an inspection cannot be conducted, the paid rebate will be subject to repayment to the City of Redding. Rebate(s) will be issued as a check made payable to the account holder or homeowner. Checks will not be issued to third parties or contractors. The City of Redding reserves the right to inspect all submissions to determine eligibility. Fraudulent requests for rebates or duplicate submissions will be denied. Any paid rebates will be subject to repayment to REU if fraudulent activity is determined. Applications submitted with missing or incomplete information will be subject to processing delays and/or denial of the rebate request. Rebate applications submitted may take up to 30 days to be processed and approved. Rebate checks for approved rebates will be issued within ten (10) weeks of the date of receipt. Rebate approval is at the sole discretion of REU, and submission of a rebate application does not guarantee rebate approval. In order to receive a rebate, applicants must fulfill application requirements, meet rebate criteria, and sign the customer agreement. 3

4 RESIDENTIAL HVAC & THERMOSTAT REBATES If your home s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment isn t keeping you comfortable, it may be time to switch it up. Proper heating and cooling keeps your home cool in summer and warm in winter, and makes sure fresh air circulates. REU offers rebate options at all price points for common HVAC equipment to help you keep your home at the right temperature, all year long. Residential HVAC equipment rebates available under REU s HVAC Rebate Program include: 5

5 HEAT PUMP $900 REBATE A heat pump is a two-in-one air conditioning and heating system that works to keep you comfortable all year long. In warmer weather, a heat pump extracts heat from inside your home to keep you cool. When it s cold out the process reverses, and the heat pump absorbs heat from the outside air and transfers it inside to keep you warm. A heat pump is the most efficient way to heat your home using electricity. REBATE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for our rebate, the following conditions must be met: REPLACEMENT Heat pump must replace an existing HVAC system. New construction is not eligible. EFFICIENT Only systems that meet or exceed the following efficiency guidelines for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) are eligible for rebates: Split Systems (includes mini-split systems): 15 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.4 HSPF or greater Package Systems: 14.5 SEER, 12 EER, 8.2 HSPF or greater Continued next page 6

6 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION The following supporting documentation must be submitted as part of your application: HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INVOICE AHRI CERTIFICATE OF PRODUCT RATING CF3R MECH 20 FORM BUILDING PERMIT Including project details: make, model, AHRI #, EER, SEER, itemized price and total project costs. Or equivalent documentation of duct testing results. REBATE REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) VERIFIED Installation of two (2) or more HVAC systems may be subject to additional review and/or onsite inspection to verify installation. AHRI DIRECTORY AHRI # s must be verifiable on the current AHRI directory; numbers that have been removed from the list may not qualify. See the current list at: HEAT PUMP DISPOSAL The City of Redding Transfer Station does not accept whole house heat pump units for disposal. Please make sure your contractor agrees to haul away your old unit. PERMITTED City of Redding Building permit and a successful final inspection are required. 7

7 HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONER $600 REBATE Air conditioner technology has improved a lot in the last 20 years today s units use approximately 33% less energy than a unit installed before Along with duct sealing (which is required when a new system is installed), these more efficient units can significantly improve the operation of your system. Upgrade your air conditioner to save money on your summer electric bills while keeping cool on Redding s hot summer days. REBATE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for our rebate, the following conditions must be met: REPLACEMENT Air conditioner must replace an existing HVAC system. New construction is not eligible. EFFICIENT Only systems that meet or exceed the following efficiency guidelines for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) are eligible for rebates: Split Systems: 15 SEER and 12.5 EER or greater Package Systems: 14.5 SEER and 12 EER or greater Ductless Systems: 15 SEER or greater Continued next page 8

8 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION The following supporting documentation must be submitted as part of your application: HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONER CONTRACTOR INVOICE AHRI CERTIFICATE OF PRODUCT RATING CF3R MECH 20 FORM BUILDING PERMIT Including project details: make, model, AHRI #, EER, SEER, itemized price and total project costs. Or equivalent documentation of duct testing results. REBATE REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) VERIFIED Installation of two (2) or more HVAC systems may be subject to additional review and/or onsite inspection to verify installation. AHRI DIRECTORY AHRI # s must be verifiable on the current AHRI directory; numbers that have been removed from the list may not qualify. See the current list at: PERMITTED AIR CONDITIONER DISPOSAL The City of Redding Transfer Station will not accept whole house air conditioning units for disposal. Please make sure your contractor agrees to haul away your old unit. City of Redding Building permit and a successful final inspection are required. 9

9 WHOLE HOUSE FAN A whole house fan is a powerful fan mounted in the ceiling of your home, where it pushes hot air out through vents while drawing cooler air in through open windows and doors. Because hot air is removed from inside your house and replaced with cooler air from outside, a whole house fan can cool your home quickly and can quickly help clear stale air, chemical smells, smoke, and airborne dust or dander. REU customers typically appreciate the cooling breeze of fresh air when the fan is running. $250 REBATE REBATE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for our rebate, the following conditions must be met: PERMANENT Whole house fans must be permanently installed in the upperfloor ceiling in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. LISTED The installed whole house fan must be listed in the Energy Commission s Appliance Database as a whole house fan. The Energy Commission s Appliance Database can be accessed at: cacertappliances.energy.ca.gov/ Pages/ApplianceSearch.aspx. PERMITTED City of Redding Building permit and a successful final inspection are required. 10

10 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION The following supporting documentation must be submitted as part of your application: WHOLE HOUSE FAN PURCHASE RECEIPT (IF SELF-INSTALLED) OR CONTRACTOR INVOICE (IF PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED) With purchase and/or installation date clearly shown and itemized costs with make, model and serial number (if applicable). PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET BUILDING PERMIT WHOLE HOUSE FAN DISPOSAL The City of Redding Transfer Station will recycle your whole house fan motor at no charge during normal business hours. The other components can be disposed of in the appropriate waste or recycling container. 11

11 WI-FI ENABLED THERMOSTAT $75 REBATE With Redding s weather conditions, heating and cooling can make up a significant portion of your energy bill. A Wi-Fi Thermostat, also known as a smart thermostat, is a great way to gain better control over your equipment to make sure it runs efficiently, saving you energy and money. A Wi-Fi Thermostat connects to your home s wireless internet service and lets you check and control your central heating and cooling equipment with an app on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Many Wi-Fi Thermostats also offer additional features such as monthly energy reports, an online dashboard, and weather reporting. REBATE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for our rebate, the following conditions must be met: ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED Only products listed on the ENERGY STAR certified list are eligible: product/certified-connectedthermostats/results. CONNECTED A wireless connection must be enabled and connected to your home Wi-Fi. LIMITED Maximum of one (1) rebate per household. 12

12 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION The following supporting documentation must be submitted as part of your application: WI-FI ENABLED THERMOSTAT PURCHASE RECEIPT (IF SELF-INSTALLED) OR CONTRACTOR INVOICE (IF PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED) With purchase and/or installation date clearly shown and itemized costs with make, model and serial number (if applicable). PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET Documenting the make and model # of product installed. Photos of the box or manual may be sufficient if the make and model # are clearly visible. PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTS THERMOSTAT DISPOSAL You can drop your old thermostat off free of charge at the City of Redding Transfer Station, located at 2255 Abernathy Lane. For more questions about the disposal of your old thermostat, contact the transfer station at

13 APPLY ONLINE: REDDING.CONSERVATIONREBATES.COM